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Add 63/6 and 96/56

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 40/56

63/6 + 96/56 is 171/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   63/6 = 63 × 28/6 × 28 = 1764/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   96/56 = 96 × 3/56 × 3 = 288/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/168 + 288/168 = 1764 + 288/168 = 2052/168
5. 2052/168 simplified gives 171/14
6. So, 63/6 + 96/56 = 171/14
   In mixed form: 123/14

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